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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1900

Page

6

Pastor William Davis Welcomed by Bellevue Welsh Church

West Scranton notes report Rev William Davis welcomed as new pastor at Bellevue Welsh Congregational church with a Welsh language program. Morgan James presided. speakers included Rev William Morgan Rev David Jones and others. audience from several churches attended. service closed with America.

William Davis Bellevue William Morgan David Jones L Evans D. P. Jones St. Lewis D. Db. Hopkins D. C. Phillips Hey Hugh Davis Ebenezer Griffiths Davis Benjamin Beddoe First Welsh Baptist’ Church America

Enjoyable Day at Bald Mount By Local Youth Party

A merry group of young people spent a delightful day at Bald Mount yesterday with lunch by a cool spring and several diversions. Attendees included Misses Jennie Restee May Jones Persie Wagataff Jennie Rawards all of West Semanton and Sevella Evans of Taylor Messia Garfield Belmont Fort Richmond Chester Lincon Alfred Hillman and Wesley J. Harrison.

Bald Mount Cool Spring and Sons Jennie Restee May Jones Persie Wagataff Jennie Rawards West Semanton Sevella Evans Taylor Messia Garfield Belmont Fort Richmond Chester Lincon Alfred Hillman Wesley J. Harrison

Elosive exercises at First Baptist school entertain crowd

The elosive exercises at the Industrial school of the First Baptist church drew a full basement audience last evening. Pupils sang sovereignty and recitations were given by Edna Alney, Rebil Boner, Charles Williams, George Penna, Muth Acker.

The First Baptist Church Sovere Sonia Edna Alney Rbegil Bowner Charles Wiliams George Penna Muth Acker

Hostetter's Stomach Bitters touted as health elixir

Advertisement claims good digestion and appetite return through Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. It promises cleansing of bowels, stimulating stomach secretions, purifying blood, and strengthening liver and kidneys, urging readers to accept no substitutes and noting a Private R Avenue Stamp on the bottle neck.

Hovtetter R Avenue

Doll Drill and Wand Drill Recap by Local Girls

Florence Morgan and Maud Weather hog led a program featuring vocal and instrumental numbers by Nellie House Rachel Jones Rachel James Sylvia Jones William House and George Penna. Thirty four girls rendered a doll song ten performed a burlesque doll drill and sixteen completed the wand drill in clearer manner.

Florence Morgan Maud Weatherhog Nellie House Rachel Jones Rachel James Sylvia Jones William House George Penna

Powell and Coggins Marriage at St Patrick's Church

David Powell of Stone avenue married Rose Coggins daughter of Mr and Mrs Michael Coggins of Eynon street at St Patrick's church yesterday morning. Bride’s sister Tessa Coggins was brides maid and Charles Davis was the best man. They left on the 2.10 train for Buffalo Niagara Falls and other western points and will reside on Stone avenue in a newly furnished home.

David Powell Stone Avenue Rose Coggins Michael Coggins Eynon Street St. Patrick's Church Tessa Coggins Charles Davis Powell Buffalo Niagara Falls South Scranton

Last Rites Held for Integra D R Williams at Plymouth

The remains arrived at 2 yesterday afternoon and were welcomed at Lackawanna station by Funeral Director Price. An all local service followed at Plymouth Congregational church with Rev E A Boyl in charge. Assisting were Rev David Jones and Rev R B Jones. Pallbearers included AL Bo Mivnon and Morgan B P Danieis. Burial was in Washburn Street cemetery.

D. R Willams Lackawanna Station Price Plymouth Congregational Church E. A. Boyl David Jones Hey. R. 3. Jones North Scranten AL Bo Mivnon Morgan BP. Danieis David FE. Hughes Fillas BE. Evana Newso Reese W. J. Morgan Burjot Washburn Street

Funeral notices for Conway Namara and Thomas in local cathedral cemetery

An infant of Hugh Conway and wife on Fellows street was privately interred in the Cathedral cemetery yesterday afternoon. The funeral of John McNamara will be held today from his parents on North Everett avenue with services at St Patrick's church and burial in Cathedral cemetery. Mrs Virthla Thomas’s remains were taken from Jasper Neumis’s home on Scranton street.

Hugh Conway Fellows Street Cathedral Vemotery John McNamara North Everett Avenue St. Patrick’s Church Cathedral Virthla Thomas Jasper Neumis Scranton Christ's Church Washington and Grand View Avenues Woodmen of America Masonic Hall Green Ridge Street Dickson Avenue Green Ridge Woman's Christian Temperance Union

Truly Wonderful Bargains in Patterns and Colors This Season

A sales pitch highlights an extensive assortment of patterns and colorings from this season’s production. The offer promises unmatched choices with value for money, inviting readers to pay what they will to obtain the best selections.

Silk Sale Highlights 27 Inch Taffetas and Rich Silks

A prominent silk sale offers 27 inch high lustre taffetas at 75c a yard, 22 inch satin duchess at 1.00, grenadines and hemstitch silks in multiple colors with special prices, plain weave blacks at 1.00, fancy silky waists pieces at 85c, and printed taffetas at 1.50. The sale continues this week with many colors and finishes highlighted.

C&c

Elegant Silk Fabrics at Special Prices for 15 Pieces

A historic ad promotes all silk fancy weaves in plaids checks and stripes priced at 25c per yard. Also offers silk foulards 23 inches wide in navy white or black white effects at 9c to 23c, highlighting regular stock and special prices.

Funeral of John Godfrey at Forest Hill cemetery

Morning services for John Godfrey were held at his home corner Lafayette Street and Filmore Avenue and burial took place in Washburn Street cemetery. News notes report visitors from Paterson New Jersey, local burglaries, church corner stone laying, a birthday party and various society events in Scranton area.

Forest Hill John Godfrey Lafayette Street Filmore Avenue Washburn Street

Armory Trustees to Review Building Plans This Week

Trustees plan a meeting this week to receive the working plans and specifications of the new armory building from Architect Holden. Once accepted, bids will be invited, with contractors likely given about a month to submit proposals.

Armory Holden

Police Court Finds William Evans On Concealed Weapon Charge

William Evans was arraigned before Mayor Moir in police court on carrying concealed weapons and fined 7.50. He was arrested Tuesday on Lackawanna avenue by Patrolman Day after being ejected from a business, with a pearl-handled revolver found at Center street station. Thomas Yart was arrested Tuesday afternoon by Patrolman PD Deria after an incident at a Lackawanna ave store, becoming abusive when approached and taken to Center street station.

William Evans Moir Lackawanna Avenue Center Street Thomas Yart Deria Need Lackawanna Uvebup Hart

Grain-O Grain-O: a permanent coffee substitute tonic

Grain-O is described as not a stimulant like coffee but a tonic with permanent effects. It is pitched as a successful substitute that preserves coffee flavor, differentiating itself from other substitutes in the market as a unique food drink option.

Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement Courtesy of Scranton Reader

A local miner Mr. Thomas Dalley testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills relieved backache and kidney pain after using six boxes. The advertisement claims Newtonian logic as proof and urges purchase from Matthews Bros drug store with Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as sale agents. Remember the name Doan's.

Sir Isaac Newton Sir Tiaac Dean Thomas Dalley Filmore Avenue Matthews Bros Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo N. Y United States Doan

Funeral Service Held for Watson C. Griffin in Priceburg

The funeral of Watson C. Griffin who died Sunday after a lingering illness was held yesterday at 2 30 PM at the family residence in Priceburg. The procession viewed a black casket amid numerous floral emblems signifying wide esteem. Rev. G F E Guild of Providence Presbyterian church led services with the church quartet. Interment followed at Forest Hill cemetery.

Watson C. Griffin Priceburg Griffin G.fe. Guild

Diphtheria Strikes Bowen Family. Funeral Held

The Bowen home on Wayne avenue endures illness with four children stricken by diphtheria. The youngest died Sunday. funeral was private Tuesday. The remaining three are very ill, with hopes of recovery.

Lewis G. Bowen Wayne Avenue Benjamin Atlas Court Street Anna Atlas First Ward Republican Club Loftus’ Hall J. FR. Jones Pontypridd South Wales Puritan J. M. Lloyd New Castle First Welsh Baptist Church West Market Street Albert Floyd Battery A. Second Light Artillery Cuba Commotos

Community News Notes and Visits

Mrs John B Owens stays at home on Ferdinand street Rev W F Davies of Summit avenue entertained Rev Thomas V Thomas of Freetburg Md A fishing trip sends Jon Birtly B Maloney and Joe Maloney to Factoryville Mrs Samuel Davie and Emma of North Main avenue travel to Carbondale to be with Miss Grace Powell niece of Mrs Davis who is ill Arthur Fidger leaves for Owego to visit his father Rev William Edgar who is ill at that place

Lillian Davie Paterson N. J W. J. L. Davis North Main Avenue Pittston William MacColligan Central Mine St. Paul's Pioneer Corps St. John's Church South Scranton John Stover Lafayette Street Tenness Mies Lulu Morgan North Malin Avenue Btate Pharmaceutical Board Sadie Edwards Sadie Jones Mears’ Hall J. M. Kebastanon Oxford Street Marion J. P. Moffat Grand Army of the Republic Washburn Street Presbyterian Church Arthur L. Hyble Robinson Street Hancock, N.Y William BE. Johns New York Philadelphia Washington Bimpson Methodist Episcopal Church Hl. M. Bass Sumner Avenue Cooperative Hall Auspiers of Ripple Division Sons of Temperance Edward Woolbaugh Red Crowa John B. Owens Ferdinand Street W. F. Davies Summit Avenue Thomas V. Thomas Freetburg Jon Birtly B. Maloney Joe Maloney Factoryville Samuel Davie Emma North Mainn Avenue Carbondale Grace Powell Davis Arthur Fidgar Owego Wiliam Edgar

Odd Fellows Excursion Plans Aimed at Lake Ariel

The committee of Odd Fellows in charge of the August 16 Lake Ariel excursion will meet tomorrow night at Moosic to confer with Bennett Lodge members. The 36 member executive committee includes two representatives from each district lodge with J H Kelly as chairman. They seek to arouse interest and plan a broad itinerary including speeches by lodge orators after visiting Taylor Tuesday night for enthusiasm.

Odd Fellows Lake Ariel Vislt Bennett Lode Orjer Moosic J. H. Kelly Taylor

Obituary notices for Mary McDonough and W. Bartholomew

Mary McDonough daughter of Mrs Catherine McDonough of 407 Fourth Street died at 3 yesterday morning from typhoid fever. She leaves her mother and brothers and sisters Sarah Kate Martin Bina Peter William and John Frees Pree. Funeral Friday with a requiem mass at Holy Cross church then interment at Catherral Wesley. W A Bartholomew of Green Ridge died Tuesday evening. Funeral private at 4 o'clock this afternoon.

Mary Mis Catherine McDonough Sarah Kate Martin Bina Peter William John Frees Pree Holy Cross Church Catherral Wesley W. A. Bartholomew Green Ridge

Brooklyn Saengerfest director guides Scranton Maennerchor rehearsal

Professor Arthur Classen, musical director of the forthcoming Brooklyn Saengerfest, led the Junger Maennchor in Germania hall last night. He praised their performance of Wacht auf es tuget and Gausse an die Heimat, ahead of the grand concert at Muellhall on May 2 featuring songs by Massen.

Arthur Classen Brooklyn Orion Society Germania Hall Classen Renlly Brooklyn Professor Massen Muelchall Maennerchor Tieading Allentown Wilkes- Barre New York Alfred Gutheing Gus Reppert William Zlesmer City Boulevard Lake Ecrantoun

South Scranton Triumph Over Elks In Evening Match

A bowling match at the South Side Bowling Club Tuesday night ended with South Scranton defeating the Elks by a clear margin. Notable scores included J. Keifer of South Scranton averaging 16 percent. The detailed score follows.

South Side Elks South Scranton J. Keifer Scranton Meister Svecswesssavevess Beater Eerstseereennns Walter

Nuisance and local incidents detailed in Scranton paper

The Ladies of the YWCA complain of a rowdy nuisance outside their events. A horse frightened by a stone thrown by a child ran along Cedar and Bireh streets but sustained no damage. David Jones takes over George Hartman’s barber shop on Cedar until his recovery. Frants-Joseph Dlermunae, 6, buried at German Catholic cemetery with services conducted.

South Scranton Michael Gilroy Maple Street Heizeiger Cedar Avenue Bireh Street Stone Avenue David Jones West Scranton George Hartman Frants-Joseph Dlernunach Locuststront

Fresh seafood and produce arrive at reasonable prices

Soft shell crabs lobsters and shrimps, large and small clams, fresh fish and a wide range of southern and home grown vegetables arrive daily. Strawberries and pineapples are also available at affordable prices.

Also Mentioned on This Page

West Hald Mount Baptist Industrial School Dufour Hostetter ST. Patrick's Mrs. Williams Globe Warehouse Verdi Gioyo Morveau de Concert Marrick Miss Allen Griswold d'Hardelet Harmony Sheldon North Scranton W. C. Griffin Arthur Ciassen Scranton Bowling Club the Elks Wallace Circus Trust Nelson Family Wyoming Ave Pierce’s Market W.H. Pierce Penn Ave Lackawanna Ave Father Christ Central City Hyde Park J. T. Piarkey Cedar Ave George W. Finn Wyoming Avenue Dickson Manufacturing Co Wilkes Harr Pa General Office Scranton, Pa
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